Adoption Process & Fees

Adoption Process

We use a conversational approach to the adoption process to help match you with a companion animal. In other words, we do not have an application for you to fill out. Our staff members will have a discussion with you about the type of animal you’re looking for, your lifestyle, etc. in order to make the best match possible for everyone.

All available animals can be viewed right here on our website. This is the most up-to-date information as the website is connected to our animal database.

When you see an animal you are interested in, please complete our Adoption Interest Form. This is a short online form to gather some basic information. After you submit the form, one of our staff members will contact you to discuss the animal(s) you’re interested in. When it appears that you and the animal(s) of interest may be a good match, the next step will be a meet & greet at the shelter.

In many cases, you may take your new furry family member home the same day.

Adoption Fees

Dogs and cats adopted from UVHS will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, examined by our medical team and veterinarian, evaluated by our behavior coordinator (for dogs), and loved by staff members and volunteers.

Cats
Kitten8 weeks – 6 months$250
Young Adult7 months – 2 years$200
Adult3 – 7 years$150
Senior8+ years$100
Special Casevaries$100
Barn Catany age$25
Cats and kittens in the Rescue+ program have an additional $50 fee to help support transport costs.
A $25 discount from any cat adoption fee will be provided to senior citizens aged 65+ and veterans with military ID.

Dogs
Puppy8 weeks – 6 months$450
Young Adult7 months – 2 years$400
Adult3 – 7 years$350
Senior8+ years$250
Special Casevaries$250
Dogs and puppies in the Rescue+ program have an additional $100 fee to help support transport costs.
A $50 discount from any dog adoption fee will be provided to senior citizens aged 65+ and veterans with military ID.

Small Animals
Rabbitany age$50
Ferretany age$50
Chinchillaany age$50
Guinea Pigany age$25
Rodent (mouse, rat, gerbil)any age$10
Birdany agebased on species
Reptileany agebased on species